Supplier Security Assurance Specialist
Who we are
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role
We are seeking a Supplier Security Assurance Analyst to support the end-to-end security assurance lifecycle of Vodafone’s critical and high-risk suppliers. This role involves liaising with suppliers, conducting due diligence, performing security assessments, and ensuring compliance with Vodafone’s standards. The individual will play a key role in identifying risks, improving assurance frameworks, and producing high-quality reports that inform strategic decisions.
What you will do
- Act as a subject matter expert on supplier security assurance, including due diligence testing, assessments, and contract negotiations.
- Conduct security assessments based on supplier criticality and initiate appropriate assurance responses.
- Monitor ongoing compliance and manage supplier onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding processes.
- Develop and operate processes, tools, and reports that support supplier security assurance activities.
- Continuously improve the Supplier Security Assurance framework in line with evolving threats and industry best practices.
Who you are
- Experienced in third-party security risk management within complex global organisations.
- Knowledgeable in ISO security standards and security management processes.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with strong communication and influencing capabilities.
- Able to analyse complex information and present findings in a clear, accessible format.
- Familiar with supplier governance and technical countermeasures.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or ISO 22301 Lead Auditor.
Not a Perfect Fit?
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
What’s in it for you
• Hybrid way of working: 2 days from office per week (8 per month)
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Take control of your benefits and choose any of the following options: meal tickets / private pension / vacation vouchers / cultural vouchers - within the budget.
• Special discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual Company Bonus
• Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
• You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
• We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
• Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave
What skills you will learn
- Advanced supplier risk assessment and assurance methodologies.
- Security governance and compliance frameworks.
- Contract negotiation and due diligence practices.
- Development of reporting tools and process optimisation.
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About Vodafone
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.